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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Though lean project management isn't new, it can make or
break the success of your projects. Canadian Blood Services has recently
launched a series of Lean strategies into their day-to-day operations resulting
in new process efficiencies, improved service for consumers and $125 million in
savings.

Hear firsthand how Canadian Blood Services executes large-scale, complex
projects, completing them both on-time and within budget. Later this month,
join Canadian Blood Services' Todd Campbell, PMP, Project Manager, National
Public Cord Blood Bank at ProjectWorld & World Congress for Business
Analysts as he presents:

Complex Projects: Our Gated Marathon to Save Lives
When the project team at Canadian Blood Services set out to establish a national,
public cord blood bank, they knew it would be a long, complex project involving
many stakeholders. And, as the marathon progressed, it became clear that any
challenge could be overcome, even a mountain.

Learn how the project team collaborated with stakeholders and managed
change/expectations, using the phase-gate project model, and yes, even climbed
a mountain. The key motivation for building a national, public cord blood bank
is to provide stem cell transplant opportunities for both Canadian and
international patients, to help save more lives.

Monday, March 2, 2015

Earn a complimentary all-access pass to ProjectWorld
& World Congress for Business Analysts East 2015 by serving as a Guest
Blogger at the event. As a Guest Blogger, you’ll have access to PW&WCBA's
comprehensive agenda attracting the best in insights from around the world,
right in Lake Buena Vista, Florida this March.

You'll get a free pass to the annual PW&WCBA event plus
exclusive access to a networking community and on-demand webinars, to help you
grow and learn throughout the year.

Guest Blogger responsibilities will include submitting one
post per week to the PW&WCBA blog between now and the conference and
attending specifically assigned sessions at the event and blogging live or same
day.

By participating as a Guest Blogger leading up to and at the
event, you’ll receive an all-access pass for the entire event, taking place March
23-24, 2015at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. In
addition, Guest Bloggers are responsible for their own travel and lodging.
Learn more about the event by visiting our website:

Apply today by sending your name, title, company, short
biography and links to your blog or writing samples, along with a few sentences
about why we should choose you to be our 2015 Guest Blogger to Amanda
Ciccatelli at aciccatelli@iirusa.com. We will review your submission and
contact the chosen Guest Bloggers directly with more details.

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